Universitarios (LPB) added to their roster experienced 34-year old Dominican guard Ramon Ruiz (188-83). He played last summer at Soles de Santo Domingo in LNB league in Dominican Republic. In 19 games he recorded 12.8ppg, 3.9rpg and 3.4apg.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Ruiz won Dominican Rep. LNB championship title in 2010, 2011 and 2013.
He has played also professionally in Colombia (Piratas), Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic (Los Prados, Caneros de... [read more]

Universitarios (LPB) added to their roster experienced 34-year old Dominican guard Ramon Ruiz (188-83). He played last summer at Soles de Santo Domingo in LNB league in Dominican Republic. In 19 games he recorded 12.8ppg, 3.9rpg and 3.4apg.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Ruiz won Dominican Rep. LNB championship title in 2010, 2011 and 2013.He has played also professionally in Colombia (Piratas), Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic (Los Prados, Caneros de La Romana, Indios de San Francisco, Reales de La Vega and Juan Pablo Duarte).The scouts decsribe him following way:
Very good shooter from middle distance, loves to penetrate and dish the ball to the open teammate; very quick, has a great ball handling and passes well; yet a team leader;.

LNBP newcomer Libertadores de Queretaro strengthened their roster with addition of experienced 35-year old American forward Christopher Moore (205-111kg-82, college: Virginia Union). The last time (16) he played at Titanes Licey in LNB league in Dominican Republic. Moore missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. In 2009 (four years after he left the college) Moore was drafted by Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) in fifth round (67th overall). He attended Virg... [read more]

LNBP newcomer Libertadores de Queretaro strengthened their roster with addition of experienced 35-year old American forward Christopher Moore (205-111kg-82, college: Virginia Union). The last time (16) he played at Titanes Licey in LNB league in Dominican Republic. Moore missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. In 2009 (four years after he left the college) Moore was drafted by Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) in fifth round (67th overall).He attended Virginia Union University (NCAA Div.II) until 2005 and it is his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball.Among other achievements Moore won Dominican Rep.-SFM Abaprodu League championship title in 2016. He received also Asia-Basket.com All-Jordanian League 1st Team award back in 2013.Moore is a very experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Asia, Latin America, Africa and of course North America) in sixteen different countries. Moore has played previously professionally also in Argentina, Bahrain (Al-Ittihad), Bulgaria, Colombia (Marinos de Bolivar, Islanders and Patriotas), Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco (CRA Hoceima), Paraguay, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia (Ezzahra), Uruguay (Stockolmo), Venezuela (Panteras), Jordan (Kofer Yoba) and Mexico (Mineros de Caborca).He is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Libertadores.The scouts decsribe him following way:
Potential NBA Small Forward. Can play both 4 and 3 positions. Strong finisher in fast-break, very good rebounder on both ends. Moore is a solid defender who can block shots. Nice footwork, has an excellent 3 point shot, and can score inside. Was a late bloomer coming out of NCAA2 Powerhouse Virginia Union, but definently has developed a nice all around game.

Universitarios (LPB) agreed terms with 32-year old American (has also Dominican passport) forward Lavell Payne (203-85, college: Cent.Florida). He played last summer at Caneros de La Romana in LNB league in Dominican Republic. In 14 games he had 7.6ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.1apg.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Payne's team was regular season runner-up in Mexican Chihuahua Vive in 2012. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Rep. LNB Honorable Mention bac... [read more]

Universitarios (LPB) agreed terms with 32-year old American (has also Dominican passport) forward Lavell Payne (203-85, college: Cent.Florida). He played last summer at Caneros de La Romana in LNB league in Dominican Republic. In 14 games he had 7.6ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.1apg.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Payne's team was regular season runner-up in Mexican Chihuahua Vive in 2012. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Rep. LNB Honorable Mention back in 2014.Payne is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in eight different countries. Payne tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Bulgaria (BC CSKA Interlogic Sophia), France, Japan, Lebanon, Syria, Czech Republic (NH Ostrava), Dominican Republic (La Cancha, San Sebastian, Santa Ana, Indios de San Francisco and Reales de La Vega) and ABA (S.Florida Gold).Payne is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. He attended University of Central Florida until 2007 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player.On Payne:
Aggressive versatile forward with tremendous upside. With continued hard work, could receive serious NBA consideration in the future. Solid ball-handling to complement excellent around-the-basket skills. Very good rebounder both on offensive and defensive glass. High percentage shooter. Lots of upside and potential to become top-level pro.

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